Radionuclides - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Radioactive iodine therapy:
   Must not donate if:
   1. For malignancy.
   2. Administered in the preceding six months.
      
      
2. Other treatment or investigation:
   Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

Discretionary

Eyes:
If related to malignancy, see Malignancy

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Malignancy
• Thyroid disease

Additional information

In general those used for diagnostic purposes are cleared within 24 hours. Some, e.g. radioactive iodine, have long half-lives and affected donors must not be accepted unless at least six months have passed.

Reason for change:

A 'Discretion' has been added for 'Eyes'.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 November 2007)